Hanoi Cooking Class & Local Market Visit

Your Hanoi cooking class begins with a hotel pick-up in the Old Quarter, followed by a warm welcome at the cooking venue. Enjoy a local drink such as tea or coffee while meeting the chef and fellow participants. The chef will explain the format and help the group choose a personalized menu to cook together.

The chef will introduce you to Vietnamese cuisine and explain the format of the class. Together, the group will choose three dishes to prepare—two of your choice and one recommended by the chef. (See full menu options in the Tour Information below.)

Traditional Vietnamese Dishes (meat & fish options):

• Bún Chả – Grilled pork belly served with rice noodles, dipping sauce, and fresh herbs
• Phở Bò Hà Nội – Hanoi-style beef noodle soup
• Phở Gà Hà Nội – Hanoi-style chicken noodle soup
• Nem Rán Hà Nội – Crispy spring rolls with minced pork
• Phở Cuốn Hà Nội – Fresh noodle rolls with beef and herbs
• Nộm Gà Hoa Chuối – Banana flower salad with chicken
• Gà Xào Sả Ớt – Lemongrass and chili sautéed chicken with steamed rice
• Phở Chiên Phồng Bò – Deep-fried noodles topped with sautéed beef and bok choy

Vegan & Vegetarian Options:

• Nộm Hoa Chuối Chay – Vegan banana flower salad
• Nấm Hấp Sả – Steamed mushrooms with lemongrass
• Phở Chiên Phồng Rau Củ – Deep-fried noodles with sautéed vegetables
• Nem Rán Chay – Vegan crispy spring rolls
• Phở Nước Chay – Vegan noodle soup with fresh herbs
• Đậu Hũ Sốt Me – Fried tofu in tamarind sauce

Before heading to the market, you'll learn a few simple Vietnamese phrases—enough to greet locals and ask about prices. It’s a fun and useful way to connect with market vendors during the tour.

Visit a nearby local market with your guide to shop for fresh herbs, vegetables, and other ingredients for your menu. This hands-on experience is a great way to see where Hanoians buy their daily produce.

Back in the kitchen, your hands-on Hanoi cooking class begins. Under the guidance you’ll prepare typical Vietnamese food. Follow step-by-step instructions from the chef as you prepare three Vietnamese dishes. You’ll also learn how to make a unique Vietnamese drink—either egg coffee or egg beer, both specialties of Hanoi.

After all the cooking is done, sit down and enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared together with your classmates. Share stories, tastes, and a real sense of accomplishment.

At the end of the class, you’ll receive a personalized certificate as a fun keepsake. You’ll then be dropped off back at your hotel in the Old Quarter, with a full belly and new skills to take home.